Question

View this map of the AIDS pandemic in Africa and the world again. Based on your knowledge of the region, hypothesize why southern Africa has experienced such a high prevalence of HIV compared to other parts of the world. Consider the health care, sexual education, and political and economic conditions of the region.

Answer 1

Because the AIDS pandemic worsened in much of southern Africa from 1990 to 2011, one can conclude that specific problems in the region are to blame. For instance, poor economic and political situations in southern Africa could be adding to the decline of public health care systems. Underfunded health care systems likely result in a lack of sexual education for local populations. Furthermore, droughts and other environmental conditions have caused malnourishment in local populations, which has contributed to the death toll from AIDS.

Answer 2

East and Southern Africa is the region most affected by HIV in the world and is home to the largest number of people living with HIV. The HIV epidemic in this region is generalized but young women, men who have intercourse with men, transgender people, intercourse workers, prisoners and people who inject drugs are at an increased vulnerability to infection. The number of people living with HIV in East and Southern Africa continues to increase, but access to antiretroviral treatment is increasing as well. Although laws and cultural traditions vary between East and Southern African countries, there are a number of ingrained cultural, structural and legal barriers to HIV prevention.

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